Regular coffee-break snackers
You’re looking for cashews to enjoy during regular coffee breaks and want to choose a pack size that suits how much you eat.
Who is this relevant to?
Shoppers who check the ingredients
You want to know what’s been added and make an informed choice between different preparation methods and salt options.
Shoppers who eat cashews occasionally
You only eat cashews from time to time and want a quantity you can store properly once opened.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how many cashews you eat during coffee breaks and how you’ll store an opened bag. Then compare the preparation method and ingredients of the specific product.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
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| Pack size | Compare the pack sizes and choose an amount that suits how often you eat cashews. | If I’m considering a larger bag, I want to know whether I’ll get through it during my regular coffee breaks; around 31% of shoppers say pack size is the most important factor in their decision. |
| Ingredients and salt | Read the ingredients list and check separately whether salt or oil has been added. Jumbo lists 99% cashews and sunflower oil for its 500 g unsalted product; PLUS lists only cashews for its 200 g unroasted product. | If you want to assess for yourself what has been added to your snack, the ingredients and salt information are crucial; around 25% of shoppers prioritise the ingredients. |
| How much you eat and storage | Estimate how much you’ll eat and follow the storage advice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping nuts in a dry place in a tightly sealed container. | If you don’t eat cashews often, you’ll want a pack that you can store properly once opened; around 25% of shoppers prioritise how pack size, consumption and storage fit together. |
| Flavour and preparation | Check whether the product is unroasted, roasted or seasoned. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil; that doesn’t mean every product is unsalted. | If you prefer a natural or savoury flavour with your coffee, the preparation method makes a difference; around 13% of shoppers choose mainly on flavour and preparation method. |
| Origin and certification | Check whether an origin or certification claim applies to the specific product range. Lidl describes its Way To Go cashews as Fairtrade. | If origin or a specific claim is your priority, check that it applies to the product range you’re looking at; around 6% of shoppers say this is the deciding factor. |
What to consider when buying and storing
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Choosing a larger pack without thinking about how much you eat
Pack size alone won’t tell you whether a bag suits your coffee breaks. A large pack could go unused if you only eat cashews occasionally.
Choose a quantity based on how often you eat them and how many people you’ll be sharing the bag with.
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Assuming oven-roasted or ‘no added oil’ means unsalted
Preparation method, oil and salt are separate product characteristics. The Duyvis salted product we checked contains salt in its seasoning.
Check the preparation method, ingredients and salt option separately on the pack.
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Not sealing a large bag properly once opened
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping nuts in a dry place in a tightly sealed container.
Follow the storage advice on the pack and use an airtight container if the original bag doesn’t seal properly.
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Eating a specific recalled pack anyway
On 20 May 2026, the NVWA issued a warning about Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashews, 170 g, barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. The fact that the best-before date has passed does not make an affected pack safe.
Check the product name, pack size, barcode and best-before date together. Do not eat a pack covered by this warning.
Brands and product ranges to compare
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn’s range overview shows unsalted cashews in, among other sizes, 250 g and 500 g packs, as well as 500 g packs of AH Terra unroasted cashews.
- The different pack sizes and product ranges give you several options to compare.
- Features of AH Terra, organic products and regular cashews don’t automatically apply to one another.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists unsalted cashews, including a 500 g value pack.
- The product information shows the pack size and ingredients of the product we checked.
- The 500 g unsalted product lists sunflower oil and may contain other nuts and peanuts.
ALDI
ALDI offers Trader Joe’s cashews in a 250 g pack and a 500 g option.
- The 250 g pack we checked is roasted and unsalted.
- The product page for the 500 g pack includes salted and unsalted options; check which one you’ve selected.
PLUS
The PLUS product we checked is a 200 g bag of unroasted, unsalted cashews.
- The product information lists the ingredients, nutritional values and storage advice.
- The product information warns that it may contain peanuts.
Lidl
Lidl offers Alesto nuts and a Way To Go cashew range.
- Lidl describes its Way To Go cashews as Fairtrade.
- This claim applies to the product range mentioned and not automatically to all Alesto packs.
Duyvis
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil. The Oven Roasted Salted retail product we checked comes in a 125 g bag.
- The product description distinguishes between the Original range and a salted retail product.
- The salted product contains flavourings and may contain cereals containing gluten, peanuts and wheat.
Cashews at Joybuy
This Joybuy selection includes cashews in packs from 125 g to 500 g, with both salted and unsalted options. Check the ingredients and pack size for each product to find the right one for your coffee break.
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Three Squirrels Purple-Shell Cashews 500g
The 500 g bag could suit you if you eat cashews regularly or share them.
The description lists 99% cashews and salt.
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BE&CHEERY Premium Cashews with Purple Skin 500g
The 500 g pack is worth considering if you eat cashews regularly or share them.
The product description lists 98% cashews and 2% salt.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts 160g
The 160 g pack could be a better fit if you’re looking for a smaller quantity.
The description lists 100% cashew kernels.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews 125 g
The 125 g bag is a smaller option if you don’t want to open a large pack.
The description says the cashews are dry-roasted without added oil and contain sea salt. They contain sea salt and are not unsalted.
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g'woon Cashew Nuts Roasted & Unsalted 200g
The 200 g pack could suit you if you want to store a smaller quantity.
The product title describes roasted, unsalted cashews; the ingredients list names cashews.
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose between a 500 g bag and a smaller pack?
Choose based on how often you eat cashews, how many people you’ll share the bag with and how you’ll store the contents once opened. If you only snack on them occasionally, a smaller pack may be a better fit.
Are unsalted cashews always free from oil?
No. Unsalted doesn’t automatically mean that no oil has been added. Jumbo lists sunflower oil in its 500 g unsalted product, while PLUS lists only cashews as an ingredient for the 200 g unroasted, unsalted product we checked. Check the ingredients on the exact pack.
How should I store an opened bag of cashews?
Keep the nuts in a dry place in a tightly sealed container and follow the advice on the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a dry place in a tightly sealed container; a general storage period isn’t a guarantee for every product or home environment.
What should I look for when checking for possible allergens?
Read the ingredients list and any warning about the possible presence of other allergens on the exact pack. The PLUS product we checked may contain peanuts; Jumbo says its 500 g unsalted product may contain other nuts and peanuts.
Which Trader Joe’s cashews were covered by the NVWA warning?
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashews, 170 g, barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat a pack matching these details; the warning doesn’t automatically apply to other cashews or packs.